calcitonin – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
calcitonin
n.
(Medicine) hormone that is produced in the thyroid gland and serves to regulate blood calcium levels (given as a medication to treat hypercalcemia)
Calcitonin
calcitonin
Noun
1. thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
(synonym) thyrocalcitonin
(hypernym) thyroid hormone
calcitonin
A hormone formed by the C cells of the thyroid gland. It helps maintain a healthy level of calcium in the blood. When the calcium level is too high, calcitonin lowers it.
calcitonin